Fringe Benefits

Fringe Benefits
This look is truly runway to real life. Designers like Valentino, Proenza Shouler, and Christian Louboutin are all featuring fringe accessories and apparel in their lines. You can get in on the accessories look for Spring (and now!) at a fraction of the cost if you keep your eyes open. Fringe creates dimension and movement for any ensemble. What fun! Add a little Boho Chic to your wardrobe this season.

1/ Steve Madden Fringed Suede Sandals

2/ Sam Edelman Savannah Fringed Gladiator

3/ Massimo Dutti Herringbone Messenger Bag

4/ Deux Lux Crossbody Bag

5/ Jil Sander Fringe Key Ring

6/ Vans Kihana Fringe Sandal

7/ Rebecca Minkoff Fringed Crossbody 

How I Wore It: The Long Scarf

Stylist Tips: A fresh way to style it...

This look is inspired by Olivia Palermo at the Burberry Runway show:
the long scarf, belted at the waist. This is an easy way to wear a long scarf as it does not bunch around your neck and easily stays in place.

Here is my very candid shot in the Loft dressing room as I was out shopping for a client and myself. I operate on a one for you, one for me principle. I wore my scarf with a J. Crew cashmere sweater over a long sleeved tee. Friday was freezing here in the mountains!  I prefer to wear the scarf in a more narrow line to minimize the shoulders as opposed to the draping shown above. But both are  an attractive and fresh take on items you already have in your closet.

Color Class: Burgundy

This Fall, take a cue from nature: wear burgundy. This rich, deep red hue is universally flattering. It was all over the runways of top designers. If you are looking to add something new to your wardrobe, burgundy would be great choice and freshen up your look for the season.

Ellie Saab

Runway to Real Life:

Burgundy (or wine) pairs beautifully with gray, black, khaki, white, navy, and browns. 

Get the Look:

Piperlime, $95.

Converse All Star

$39., Target

Playing Dress Up

We would all have a little more fun getting dressed each morning if we thought like Brad Goreski.

I'm channeling him today. 

Altuzarra for Target

Another season, another high fashion designer collaboration for Target. Altazura's NYFW runway show was one of the most hotly anticipated of Fall. Target launched it's collaboration September 14th- in stores and online. Altuzarra caters to a powerful, sexy, sophisticated shopper. Get the runway look for less (and pick up some milk and cheez-its while you're there).

Ponte Dress with Lace Detail

$39.99 

Ruby Hill Wrap Dress

$39.99

Ankle Strap Pump, $39.99

Sheer Swiss Dot Blouse

$34.99

Faux Croc Belt, $29.99

Peasant Dress in Swiss Dot

$54.99

The Red Lip

The red lip, behind the scenes at J.Crew, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, means drinking soda through a straw. 

The red lip continues to be a  prominent look in the fashion world. It pairs beautifully with all the blacks, navys, and neutrals for Fall. What an easy and inexpensive update to your make-up routine. Be bold!

Come Into My Dark Garden

The dark floral trend has been going on since the runways of 2012. But it keeps coming up season after season and has certainly mainstreamed into fast fashion. The prints themselves are reminiscent of the paintings of the Dutch Masters with bursting flowers.

Dries Van Noten SS14

Alberta Ferretti SS14

Valentino

Runway to Real Life:

Asos Floral Cardigan

Free People Floral Maxi, $148.

Gray is a perfect compliment for florals as a neutral.

Pair florals with a printed tee to funk them up.

Keep mixing those prints.

 I swear, stripes look great with everything!

Luulla Floral Skirt $19.90

I love the floral skirt with a completely

 monochromatic palette. How chic!

Look of the Day: Pleated Midi Skirt

                                                                                   

Thinking about transitioning my wardrobe to Fall clothes is so exciting.  I just hope the weather cooperates with my plan! I love the midi-skirt and sweater look. It's so ladylike and elegant, a riff on our grandmother's staple wardrobe pieces.

This midi-skirt outfit is an example of a good way to transition your summer looks into Fall. Pair a pretty midi-skirt with a light sweater and summer sandals. Love it.

The Look for Less:

Asos Sweater and Pleated Midi-Skirt, $57.16 $42.87

Getting Folksy

Anyone else feeling the folksy vibe going on in the fashion world?
 One of the biggest trends this year has been embroidery.  I'm using the term trend, but embroidery is obviously a timeless craft. Embroidery, in all it's forms has been cross-culturally fashionable throughout the ages. Trend wise, embroidered looks will continue into Fall. The look evokes a tribal feel.  It is also a throwback to the Bohemian looks of the 70s and early 80s.

Valentino Resort 2015

Naeem Khan Resort 2015

For Fall, try embroidered pieces in darker colors or pair lighter items in your closet with a dark blazer. In order to avoid looking like you have just left Floydfrest/Bonaroo/Burning Man, pair individual pieces with tailored items from your closet (i.e. a flowing top with tailored cigarette pants). Consider menswear and solids foils to balance out the folksy look.  It's all about the mix.

Little White Lies embroidered gray dress on Asos.

I love the embroidered coats and coat dresses featured on the runways for Fall. If you do not want to invest in a big piece, as always, consider accessories.

Valentino 2014

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2014

RTW Collection

Runway to Real Life:

Anthropologie Noyo Tee, $78.

*great with black skinnies and boots for Fall*

Free People Embroidered Fable Dress, $168.

Anthropologie Tunic

I am in love with this outfit!